Trail Running calendar near Franconia 2026-2027

A lakeside trail run in Goshen, New Hampshire on September 5, 2026, with 3 mile and 5.7 mile courses, awards, swag, and a raffle. The longer distance awards points in the Western NH Trail Running Series.

A two-day trail running festival at Jay Peak, Vermont, with seven races from a kids trail to a 53.1 km ultra featuring significant elevation gain and varied terrain, plus on-site lodging and resort amenities.

Trail races at Bear Brook State Park near Allenstown, NH offer a GPX navigated half marathon and a variable ultramarathon between 50k and 100k, with minimal course markings and cup free aid stations.

Three events at the Springfield Dam on 09/12/2026 include a kids 0.5 mile, a one-mile Maniac Mile for ages 10+, and a 3.1 mile trail run with views of Mt. Ascutney. Food vendors and family activities are planned.

A September mountain race at Echo Lake State Park offering a five mile course and a half marathon that climbs over 4,300 feet of vertical. Courses run on granite ledges and exposed ridges with remote aid stations.

The 12th Annual Skyline Farm 5K Trail Run & Walk on September 13, 2026 offers a scenic course through fields, hills and woods, a free Kids' 1K with prizes, post-event food and music, and awards including gift certificates and pies.

Sep 19-20, 2026 in Killington, VT: Spartan obstacle races across steep, off-trail terrain in the Green Mountains. Events include Sprint 5 km, Beast 21 km, Ultra 50 km and kids races; tickets start from $29.

A remote, unmarked mountain event in Stark New Hampshire offering 50 Mile, 25 Mile, and 25K routes along the Kilkenny Ridge Trail. Runners navigate with provided GPS tracks, use limited backcountry aid, and must carry mandatory safety gear.

Experience a scenic run through wooded conservation trails finishing at the Hooksett Public Library. This community event features a 5K trail race and a half mile kids fun run to support local youth programs.

TAM Trek is a trail race and fun run in Middlebury, Vermont supporting the Trail Around Middlebury. Events range from a full 19 mile route around the village to shorter trail races and a family friendly two mile run.

A 5K trail race at Loon Mountain on September 20, 2026, as part of the 51st NH Highland Games, with 800 ft of elevation gain across dirt trails, service roads and ski trails. Registration includes a race shirt and festival admission.

A community 5K in Hillsborough, NH on September 20, 2026, organized by the Hillsboro Fire Department. The off-road course may be uneven and strollers are not recommended; registration runs March 25 to September 19 with a $30 fee.

A traditional up and down mountain race in Waterville Valley, NH on September 20, 2026 covering about 7 miles with 3000 feet of ascent; youth entry is available and day of registration is offered.

One day across five Westmore peaks covering up to 26 miles and about 6142 feet of climb, with shuttle drop offs, staffed water and rest stations, limited entries to protect trails, and post-hike services at the NorthWoods campus.

A 7.1 mile mountain trail race at Jay Peak, Vermont with about 3,044 ft of vertical and a technical summit ridge. The field is capped at 500 runners and the course is clearly flagged with a strict summit cutoff.

A weekend of endurance mountain biking and trail ultrarunning at Ascutney Outdoors in West Windsor Vermont, offering 50 mile and 50 km solo races, multiple relay formats, and kids fun races. Proceeds support Vermont Adaptive.

Bike, run, or walk on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail in Morrisville, Vermont. Proceeds support services for healthy aging in Central Vermont including groceries, emergency fuel, prescription assistance, and exercise classes.

A 21k trail race on Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton, Maine on September 27, 2026. The route includes steep climbs, technical single track, one aid station, and a postrace gathering with food, beer for 21 plus, and live music.

Marathon Mont-Hereford on 27 September 2026 in East Hereford QC features trail races from 1 km to the marathon, a relay and a children's race. The event is listed with ITRA as 1 point and 4 mountain points.

The 4th annual Paine Mountain races in Northfield Vermont on September 27, 2026 include the Anchor Challenge 6k, a 7.5 mile summit race and free youth races. Proceeds benefit the Northfield Town Forest and Norwich cross country program.